Q Branch Derbyshire company founders who met on lockdown date launch business neurodiversity guide
The founders of a hybrid brand and human transformation company who met in Melbourne on a lockdown date have launched a special ‘How to Embrace Neurodiversity in Your Business’ Guide to help businesses get the most out of all employees during Neurodiversity Celebration Week from March 18. Jenny Jarvis and Matt Clutterham, who launched their […]
Warm-hearted science company employees crack out children’s smiles with charity Easter egg donations
Generous employees at a Derbyshire science company have helped children have a cracking Easter after donating to an annual charitable appeal. Staff at Lubrizol, a science company whose UK Technical Centre is based at Hazelwood near Belper, went out shopping to buy large quantities of Easter eggs in response to an annual appeal from Children […]
Generous support from Wavensmere Homes and Cawarden helps YMCA Derbyshire begin a new chapter at Wilmorton Community Gardens
THREE kind-hearted businesses have been thanked by a local charity for helping to pave the way for the next phase of development at the Wilmorton Community Gardens in Derby. Wavensmere Homes – the company behind the Nightingale Quarter development on the former site of the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary – and Ockbrook-based specialist contractor Cawarden […]
Triathlete Hugo Milner talks all things running, cycling and swimming at Derbyshire school
A Derby triathlete who has represented Great Britain around the world has inspired youngsters to never give up on following their dream as he prepares for the Paris Olympics. Hugo Milner paid a visit to St Peter’s School, in Littleover, to share his story of how he became a pro-athlete as he works towards his […]
Derby school where pupils and adults flourish praised by SIAMS inspector
A Derby school with spirituality at its heart has been praised for giving pupils and staff the “opportunities to grow”. St James’ Church of England Aided Junior School, in Reginald Street, has been visited by the inspector as part of the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) report, which looks at the effectiveness […]
On your marks – L.E.A.D. IT sponsors Derby County Community Trust’s family fun run
THE director of a leading Derby IT firm is set to pound the pavement for charity as part of the family fun run his company are sponsoring. Lee Jepson, founder of L.E.A.D. IT Services, is preparing for the Derby 3k Family Fun Run on Sunday, March 24. He will run the race with colleagues […]
Derby law firm Smith Partnership shows its support for the city as its staff get set for the 10K
A Derby law firm is set to continue its long commitment to supporting the city’s popular 10k race after funding another bumper turnout from its staff at the event this weekend. Around 11 employees from Smith Partnership, in Friar Gate, are set to take their places in amongst the 5,000-or-so other competitors who will be […]
PE teacher recognised as a Community Hero by Derby County
Alan Higgins with his Community Heroes and Thrive awards.
Derby Kids’ Camp seeking more volunteers to help children facing challenges
A DERBY charity is urgently seeking volunteers so that it can provide a much-needed break to children in the city and county who may be living in poverty or facing challenges at home. Derby Kids’ Camp is appealing for help with this summer’s event, which will see around 320 primary school pupils head to the […]
Derby school joins forces with the National Theatre Connections programme
Theatrical Derby pupils are treading the boards producing and performing the premiere of a play commissioned for a nationwide festival by the National Theatre Company. Murray Park Community School, in Mickleover, is taking part in Connections, the National Theatre’s annual festival celebrating young people, theatre-making and the importance of access to the arts. They are […]